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Undergraduates

Our teams offer many internships and independent study opportunities for UC Davis undergraduates. Students are often involved in data collection and responsible for daily care of our research animals. To learn about opportunities in the labs of Drs. Horback, Makagon and Tucker, please visit their websites. Email Drs. Blatchford and Watters directly about working with them.

Prospective Graduate Students

We each are currently recruiting graduate students. ​At UC Davis, graduate students are accepted through graduate programs, or groups of faculty that share a common interest or discipline. If you are interested in graduate school with any of us, explore the following:​

These groups differ in a number of ways, including deadlines for applications. Determining the right one for you may involve a conversation. To speak with us, first identify which faculty member best aligns with your research interests and career goals, then email them your CV, your GPA, a summary of your background and a short statement about how working with them would further your long-term career goals. This information will help them gauge your likelihood of acceptance, as well as your fit with each program.

Visiting Scholars

Individual labs may welcome national and international visiting scholars and students to join their team. If you would like to visit and conduct research in the area of animal behavior and welfare, please contact the principal investigator with whom you would like to work. Please note that these opportunities are typically not paid.

Postdoctoral Scholar

The Blatchford-Makagon lab is currently accepting applications for a postdoctoral scholar investigating the development of keel bone damage in laying hens. Priority deadline is March 31, 2018, though applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please see the posting for more information.